Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Nottingham Forest are off to a strong start in the Premier League - taking four points from two games - but they face a tough EFL Cup second round tie against Newcastle at the City Ground.

A top-four finish in the Premier League will be the priority for Newcastle, but the Magpies have a strong recent record in the EFL Cup, reaching the quarter-finals or better in three of the last four seasons.

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United and TV channel

Wednesday's match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United kick-off time, date and venue

The fixture kicks off at 20:00 BST on Wednesday 28th August and it is being held at the City Ground in Nottingham.

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Nottingham Forest have gone four home games without a victory and Newcastle have lost only two of their last 12 fixtures.

They have played each other on 115 occasions with Nottingham Forest winning 36 times and Nottingham Forest recording 52 victories.

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United head-to-head record (H2H)

Nottingham Forest wins	36
Draws	27
Newcastle United wins	52

*H2H stats refer to all competitions.

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Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United team news

Nottingham Forest team news

Danilo is the only absentee for the home side due to an ankle injury.

Newcastle United team news

Sandro Tonali is available after a lengthy suspension but Fabian Schar is banned and Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles (both knee) and Lewis Miley (ankle) are sidelined.